News Release

Friday, January 13, 2017

Fatal Hit and Run in Pacific Division NR17016im

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles
Police Department West Traffic detectives are seeking the public's
assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a hit and run
that killed a 24-year-old man.

On January 12, 2017, around 2:00 a.m., a newer Toyota Corolla was
travelling eastbound on Venice Boulevard when it collided with a
pedestrian, a 24-year-old man who was crossing in the middle of the
roadway. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and render aid to
the pedestrian, as mandated by law.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and
pronounced the 24-year-old male dead. The next of kin has not yet
been notified. This is an ongoing investigation and unfortunately
there are no further details available.

On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles
Administrative Code and created a Hit and Run Reward Program Trust
Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members
who provide information leading to the offender's identification,
apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil
compromise.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact
LAPD West Traffic
Division detectives at (213) 473-0234 or West Traffic Division.
During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed
to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain
anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit ww.lapdonline.org,
and click on "Anonymous Web Tips" under the "Get Involved-Crime
Stoppers" menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also
download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and select
the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.